With the knockout play-off round complete, the UEFA Champions League last-16 lineup is now taking shape, and all six Premier League representatives Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle United have secured their places in the round of 16.
The draw for the last-16 ties will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, with fixtures set to begin in early March. Under the current format (no seeding, but pairings based on league phase standings), the paths for the three London clubs are clearer following Tuesday and Wednesday’s play-off results.
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Confirmed Last-16 Qualifiers Include: Arsenal,Bayern Munich,Liverpool,Tottenham Hotspur,Barcelona,Chelsea,Sporting CP,Manchester City,Newcastle United,Atlético Madrid,Bayer Leverkusen,and Bodø/Glimt.
Play-Off Results That Shaped the Draw
Atlético Madrid advanced (vs Club Brugge)
Bayer Leverkusen advanced (vs Olympiacos)
Bodø/Glimt advanced (vs Inter Milan)
Newcastle United advanced (vs Qarabag)
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Remaining Play-Offs (to be completed before Friday’s draw)
Real Madrid vs Benfica
Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco
Juventus vs Galatasaray
Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta
Based on the league phase standings and confirmed qualifiers, the potential last-16 matchups for the Premier League sides are as follows (final opponents will be confirmed in Friday’s draw):
Arsenal or Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen or winner of Borussia Dortmund/Atalanta
Liverpool or Tottenham vs Atlético Madrid or winner of Galatasaray/Juventus
Chelsea or Barcelona vs Newcastle United or winner of PSG/Monaco
Manchester City or Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt or winner of Real Madrid/Benfica
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Chelsea face Newcastle or PSG/Monaco. Newcastle have struggled historically at Stamford Bridge (only one win since 2012), while PSG or Monaco would present a high-quality but winnable tie.
Arsenal face Bayer Leverkusen or Dortmund/Atalanta. Leverkusen remain unbeaten in Europe this season, making them a formidable opponent.
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Tottenham face Atlético Madrid or Galatasaray/Juventus. Atlético have a strong record against English sides, having knocked Liverpool out at this stage in 2019/20.
All last-16 ties are two-legged, with first legs scheduled for March 4–5 and second legs March 11–12, 2026.
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The draw ceremony on Friday will determine the exact fixtures and which teams host the first leg.
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